Chapter nine hundred and seventy third official downgrade
His shop is not big. Even if they want to buy weapons, few people come to his shop.
Making weapons consumes a lot of pig iron. If no one wants to make weapons, shouldn't we lose money? In order to make a living, Gu Chenglian stopped making weapons.
If he could enter the weapons bureau, he would be able to deal with weapons every day.
"Third brother, if this person is really an official of the Arms Bureau, do you really want to go to the Arms Bureau? As long as you enter the court, you will not have such freedom. Furthermore, if you make a mistake, the punishment will not be small. In
We have to live with the monthly salary from the Arms Bureau, and we have to support Xiaoyue and the others. You have to take these into consideration."
Gu Chengyu felt that he had to make it clear to Gu Chenglian. He could see that Gu Chenglian did have some love for weapons.
But how can it be so good to be in the imperial court? When you need to keep secrets, you may not be able to return home once every ten days and a half.
If you make a mistake, punishment is inevitable. This is definitely more comfortable than not being able to open your own shop.
Apart from being able to encounter weapons every day, there are no other benefits.
Making weapons every day would make anyone tired. I am afraid that if Gu Chenglian really joins the Ordnance Bureau, he will find it boring.
Gu Chenglian was stunned. He had only thought about doing what he liked before, but he had forgotten that there were so many different things here.
"Third brother, think about it carefully. Don't rush this matter now. I'll go to the Yamen to inquire and see if there is really such a person in the Ministry of Works. It's too early to talk about this now."
In fact, there is one thing that Gu Chengyu didn't say, that is, the other party, a ninth-grade official, is so capable that Gu Chenglian enters the Ordnance Bureau?
Even if he becomes a craftsman in the Ordnance Bureau, not everyone can do it. However, he will wait until he inquires about it.
Gu Chenglian was poured cold water on Gu Chengyu, and at this moment, he himself calmed down.
"It's just that I didn't think it through well. I'm not as thoughtful as you, Xiaobao. Then let's discuss this matter after you find out more about this person!"
The next day, as soon as Gu Chengyu arrived at Dali Temple, he heard Wang Su coming forward to report.
"Sir, the student has just heard a piece of news. I don't know if it is true or not." Wang Zhu had a mysterious look on his face, which made Gu Chengyu very curious.
He hung the cloak on the hanger, then turned around and asked, "What's the news?"
"Does this matter have anything to do with you? It is said that the First Assistant handed a sign to the palace early in the morning, hoping to ask the emperor to show mercy to Lord Min of the Hanlin Academy, but he was reprimanded by the emperor. The emperor was involved in the Jiangnan flood.
The official involved in the case was very disgusted and ordered the prince to end the matter within three days."
The news Wang Su said this time was not unimportant. Gu Chengyu did not expect that he would hear such important news as soon as he stepped into Dali Temple.
He took a deep look at Wang Su. Under his gaze, the smile on his face became a little stiff.
It seems that Wang Zhu has quite a lot of connections in the court! It didn't take long for him to inquire about such an important matter.
Gu Chengyu shifted his gaze, spread out a file on the table, and then asked casually: "This matter has been delayed for a long time. Isn't it reasonable for the emperor to order this?"
Gu Chengyu looked at the file in his hand, but he was thinking in his heart that the emperor's body had not yet recovered, so this matter had already been handed over to the prince.
Afraid that the prince would release Min Feng like this without his consent, Xia Qing became anxious and ran to beg the emperor. After all, it had been several days since he returned to the capital, and Min Feng was still imprisoned in Dali Temple.
However, the prince didn't know what his thoughts were, and he never made a decision against officials who were involved in corruption. It seemed that the emperor was dissatisfied with the efficiency of the prince's work.
Yes, this matter should actually be done more vigorously and resolutely. It is a heinous crime for the corrupt imperial court to allocate money for building river embankments.
Such officials, even if they die a hundred times, will not be able to make up for the mistakes they have committed.
After all, Changtian Mansion was flooded this time and many people died. Who will bear such serious consequences?
If these corrupt officials are not severely punished, can the people still trust the court?
Is the prince still collecting evidence? Gu Chengyu shook his head, too indecisive.
At this time, we should first arrest a few officials who are the most corrupt, to scare the monkeys, and other officials can make decisions later.
So what if there is no complete evidence? Is this still the same dynasty in the previous life that relied on evidence for everything?
Here, imperial power means everything. As long as you catch a few of some weight, the evidence will pop out on its own without having to collect it yourself.
Compared with the emperor, the prince is still too young after all. He is not as determined and ruthless as the emperor!
As an emperor, sometimes you have to harden your heart. Otherwise, how can you defeat those old officials?
"Perhaps His Highness the Crown Prince has other plans? It's just that the emperor was so angry that he simply downgraded Lord Min. Now the Ministry of Revenue is processing the official document regarding Lord Min's downgrade, and he has also come out of Dali Temple."
"Oh? Out?" Gu Chengyu was a little surprised. Was he just demoted one level? Then it seems that the emperor and Xia Qing have reached some agreement.
In fact, this matter can be big or small. After all, it is only one hundred taels of gold, and the amount of corruption is not large.
At most, one crime of dereliction of duty can be added, which is not a serious crime. The emperor handled it lightly, perhaps because of Xia Qing's benefit, or perhaps because of Xia Qing's sake, he was lenient.
However, these are not important. Before I could ask Min Feng about his current official position, Yun Zemin's voice sounded outside the door.
"Sir! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has urgently summoned you to the East Palace to discuss matters!" Yun Zemin's voice got closer and closer. As soon as he finished speaking, the person had already arrived in the house.
When she saw Wang Su was also in the room, Yun Zemin's eyes couldn't help but twinkled.
Gu Chengyu put down the file and the prince summoned him urgently, it must be because of the imperial order just now.
He didn't waste any time, put on his cloak and went to the East Palace.
"I'm here to see His Highness the Crown Prince!" As soon as he entered the East Palace, Gu Chengyu saw that the Crown Prince looked very ugly.
"Gu Aiqing is here, no need to be polite!"
"Early this morning, because Xia Shoufu went to my father to plead for his disciple without telling me, he was scolded by my father. Then my father ordered me to settle the Jiangdi embezzlement case within three days.
But I have ordered people to go to Jiangnan to collect evidence, and there should be news in the next two days. My father is so eager, and I also followed Xia Shoufu to have a meal and hang up."
Speaking of this matter, the prince suddenly became dissatisfied.
Xia Qing did mention Min Feng's matter to him before, but Min Feng did indeed accept bribes. He couldn't let this matter go easily, otherwise wouldn't he set a bad example for the officials?
Unexpectedly, Xia Qing's request would not work for him, so he turned around and asked his father. As a result, he was severely scolded by his father, causing him to lose all face.
"I dare to ask Your Highness, can we really collect evidence in two days?" Gu Chengyu lowered his eyebrows, but the meaning of his words made the prince stunned.
He couldn't help but frown, "There is definitely evidence, but those big fish refused to take the bait. The evidence for the officers who committed the crime is not sufficient yet." 8